Abu ar-Reyhaan al-Bayrooni was a prolific thinker and writer whose pen rarely left his hand. He lived to the ripe age of seventy-eight and throughout his life he never unnecessarily took a break from reading, writing, or teaching. Abul Hasan 'Ali ibn 'Eesa said: "I visited Abu ar-Reyhaan when he was on his deathbed. Upon entering, I immediately recognized that he was on the … [Read more...] about In the Last Moments of Life…
Moments
Your Life Is Replete With Priceless Moments.
'Ali at-Tantawi related two poignant experiences in his journals. The first was when he almost drowned on the shores of Beirut. He was drowning and time was running out for him when he was finally rescued and carried unconscious to land. In the brief moments of struggle before losing consciousness he recalls his utter submission to his Lord and his wish of returning to life, … [Read more...] about Your Life Is Replete With Priceless Moments.
Precious Moments.
At-Tanookhi gave the account of a governor in Baghdad who usurped the wealth of an old lady in his province. He took away all of her rights and confiscated her property. She went to him, wept before him, and complained of his oppression and wrongdoing. He was neither regretful nor ashamed of what he had done. In a fit of anger, she said, "I will pray against you." He laughed at … [Read more...] about Precious Moments.